Chess960 tactic on c7 (c8·2)
c9-15168Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Qc7+ Kf6 36. Qf7+ Kg5 37. Qf4+ Kh5 38. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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